The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-01

inches apart, and the view to be had was of
the best. Some of the visitors looked pity
lngly, some with evident horror, others
with intense curiosity, unmixed with any
other feeling, while some accepted the stu
alton smillngly and unconcernedly as
though it were very pleasing show. There
was great deal of craning of necks by
some and tiptoeing on the part of short
people in the rear for good look, and the
death watch, whose ideas of fairness led
him to see to it that every one got the worth
of his money, compelled those who had to
his mind, devoured the sight sufficiently
to step to the rear and give some small per
son a chance.
Meanwhile the wonder of the hour stood
like prize bull under temporary suspension
of hostilities, allowing his patrons to feast
upon his vast proportions His small, un-
eXpresslonless eyes moved restlessly, and no
doubt they carried every incident of the
scene to the animal-like brain and mind. In
his hand he held the little silver watch
which he had taken from his pocket the
very second he came before his visitors, and
at the end OF two minutes, no more or less,
he disappeared, jack-in-the-box style, again,
and the poppy" show was over
"Move on out, now" cried the death
watch, "There's more to come, move on,''
he continued, as he gave two or three of the
more curious who fingered gaping at space
a gentle push, and the place was cleared for
the space of half a minute.
THEN ANOTHER SQUAD
came, and the performance was repeated,
and this was continued hour after hour un-
til the policeman, turkeys, and the death
watch, especially, were weary with we'll
doing.
1t became monotonous finally to the OBJ
server, although occasionally there was an
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ltors which came when the doors We're
thrown open at 2 o'clock in the afternoon,
composed among others five very pretty
girls, all about seventeen years of age. 1t
was quite surprise to see these fresh-faced
young people, who were well-dressed and
evidently well-bred, bent on such mission
One of them turned away in horror as soon
as Turner showed himself and could not again
look at him. She clutched her companions
arm nervously, murmured something, and
looked as though she wished she had not
come. One of the others. sweet-faced
child almost, never raised her pretty blue
eyes, but looked askance at the man in the
cage now and then, but more at the crowd.
None of these girls seemed to enjoy the sight
one bit. and got out very hurriedly with
their chaperones when the signal was given.
SOME INTERESTING INCIDENTS.
In a batch composed mostly of colored
people was an old colored woman, who,
when Turner made his appearance, leaned
over the board and said;
ALBERT, don't you know old Aunt Jane,
Eyes, | know you, Aunt Jane"
II knowed you did Now, Albert, your
time is short, very Short" continued the old
aunty, solemnly, and looking earnestly at
Turner, land [ tell you, Albert, you must
spend every minute, every single minute, in
examining yourself Examine yourself
closely, Albert, and prepare to meet your
The earnest old soul gazed steadfastly at
the condemned, and added, mournfully:
i amt saw you since you was a little boy,
Albert" and then she turned away, with
reassuring goodbye. and wave of her
hand.
A woman of color, though almost white
and very good looking, and well and mod
estly dressed, stood before the grating. She
said nothing, but
HER LIPS TREMBLED
and the tears came. She proffered half
dollar, and as she received two photographs
and turned away, the tears gushed from her
eyes. She was one of Turner's former mis-
treSses, and as she in measure had a right
to her sorrow, there was true pathos in this
little piece of by-play.
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pearance with still another squad She was
white Her emaciated frame was incased
in along, rusty-black cloak, which reached
below her feet and chung to her like a shroud.
She was rather tall, and the old black straw
hat she wore was bound to her head with
black veil, which partially covered her pale,
drawn face. Her expression was a little
wild, and she looked Cranky" In her hand
was cigar
BOX CONTAINING CANDY,
so she said, for Albert. When Turner made
himself seen she asked him several questions
about his religious and physical health in a
quivering, weak voice, and finally said:
1--WE brought you some candy, Albert; do
you want it?"
II guess I don't want it, replied Turner
"All right; will you shake hands with
me?n
She was obliged to wait while another lot
was mustered in, and finally Turner reached
his hand through. She took it and then left
the Jail crying bitterly and murmuring:
''Im so sorry, I'm so sorry"
There were other incidents of an equally
interesting character. At o'clock the last
squad of sight-seers filed out and Turner's
levee for the day was at an end.